Mawae to speak at FCA banquet

Kevin Mawae, perhaps one of the most respected NFL players of this generation, will be the guest speaker at Monday's Fellowship of Christian Athletes fundraising banquet

Kevin Mawae, perhaps one of the most respected NFL players of this generation, will be the guest speaker at Mondayís Fellowship of Christian Athletes fundraising banquet

The event, sponsored by First Farmers, will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Zion Christian Academy. The 2012 banquet which featured former NFL coach Dan Reeves drew a crowd of 400.

Adults who have not previously been contacted and want to attend should contact FCA assistant Nancy Ray at 931-629-0717 or e-mail nray@fcs.org.You must notify Ray by Friday to attend.

Mawae played in the NFL for 16 years, finishing his career with the Tennessee Titans. An NFL Pro Bowl center for six straight years (1999-2005), he was named All-NFL eight times. Mawae also played for the Seattle Seahawks and New York Jets.

Mawae, who was named to the NFLís 2000 All-Decade Team, was awarded the Kyle Clifton Good Guy Award in 1998.

An original draft choice out of LSU by the Seahawks, Mawae earned first team All-Rookie honors. In 1998 he joined the Jets.

Mawae was named team captain of the Titans in 2007. He was appointed President of the NFL Players Association and held that position from 2008-2011.

Mawae officially retired after 16 seasons in the NFL in September, 2010. His last game was the 2010 Pro Bowl.

Mawae was inducted into the LSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 2007. During his colllegiate career, Mawae was a first team All-SEC selection as a sophomore.

There is no charge to attend, however an opportunity to donate to the Southwest Middle Tennessee Fellowship of Athletes will be given. Counties included are Maury, Lawrence, Lewis, Giles, Hickman, Perry and Wayne.